Mindful Social Media Use and More with Shunta Grant EP 229
Dec 16, 2024
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Shunta Grant, the creator of the Best Today Guide, is passionate about helping people embrace each day fully. In this conversation, she shares her 'Best Today' philosophy, emphasizing present-focused living and the importance of daily planning. Shunta also opens up about her social media journey, discussing how she navigates its challenges and uses it intentionally for business while prioritizing mental health. She highlights her practice of taking breaks, promoting deeper connections and personal integrity.
Shunta Grant emphasizes cultivating the 'Best Today' through intentional daily practices that prioritize self-awareness and meaningful actions over traditional to-do lists.
Her journey highlights the importance of mindful social media use, advocating for periodic disconnection to foster genuine relationships and mental well-being.
Deep dives
The Origin of Best Today
The concept of Best Today originated from a moment of inspiration during a conference in 2019. A speaker challenged attendees to pursue their ideas immediately rather than postponing them, prompting a shift in focus for Shantae Grant, the creator of Best Today. This led to the quick development of a product designed to help individuals prioritize their daily lives, encapsulated in the phrase 'Best Today.' The emphasis on immediate action instead of long-term planning encourages individuals to concentrate on what can be done today to enhance their lives.
The Importance of Daily Practices
The Best Today planning system is grounded in daily practices that emphasize the importance of intentionality in everyday life. Key practices include establishing morning and evening routines, prioritizing wellness, and defining the most crucial tasks for each day. By encouraging users to write out their results and outcomes rather than creating traditional to-do lists, the system aims to minimize overwhelm and focus on meaningful actions. This approach not only fosters productivity but also nurtures a mindset centered around self-compassion and present awareness.
Navigating Challenges with Values
When faced with unexpected challenges, such as natural disasters, it’s essential to ground oneself in personal values to navigate the situation effectively. Shantae emphasizes revisiting core values and using them as a guide for responses during turbulent times. This reflection helps strip away the less important aspects of life, allowing individuals to focus on what truly matters—relationships and well-being. By doing so, one can maintain clarity and resilience, ensuring that reactions remain aligned with long-term objectives and personal integrity.
A Critical View on Social Media
Shantae's relationship with social media has evolved significantly over the years, initially serving as a tool for business success but later becoming a source of concern. Recognizing the negative impacts of social media on mental health and relationships, she initiated a social media reset, encouraging her community to disconnect periodically. This practice revealed the overwhelming effects that social media can have on individuals' lives and highlighted the need for a more mindful approach to its use. By scaling back, Shantae aims to focus on authentic community building and personal connections, showcasing an alternative to the pervasive social media culture.
Shunta Grant is the creator of the Best Today Guide and associated communities, and is passionate about helping people find the best version of "today" that they can, and the intentional stewardship of time. She is also vocal and honest about her journey with social media, which is what especially Sarah to her work! In this conversation, Sarah chats with Shunta about what cultivating your "Best Today" means, overcoming challenges, as well as Shunta's social media experiments, challenges, and current practices.
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